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Antique Burr Walnut Bureau Bokcase
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Antique Burr Walnut Bureau Bokcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 March 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut bureau bookcase, the glazed top opening to two adjustable shelves, the fall front opening to a fitted interior comprising drawers, pigeon holes and its original leather writing surface, over an arrangement of two short over two long graduated drawers, each with ornate brass handles, raised on carved cabriole legs, this piece remains in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 93cm Depth: 54cm Height: 205cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113191
Dealers Internal Reference
LC1286
Description
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut bureau bookcase, the glazed top opening to two adjustable shelves, the fall front opening to a fitted interior comprising drawers, pigeon holes and its original leather writing surface, over an arrangement of two short over two long graduated drawers, each with ornate brass handles, raised on carved cabriole legs, this piece remains in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 93cm Depth: 54cm Height: 205cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113191
Dealers Internal Ref
LC1286
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Burr Walnut Bureau Bokcase

Archive II An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs. View IX
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fbantiques
Verified Since Jul 2014
Items For Sale 299
Items Sold 1,368
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
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An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs.
Antique Burr Walnut Bureau Bokcase
Ref: SA1113191
An upright antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched glazed top cabinet above a fall-front desk and four graduated drawers on cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched cornice, Glazed cabinet doors, Fall-front writing slope, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 205 cm (81 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

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The bureau bookcase evolved during the late 17th and 18th centuries, combining a writing desk with a shelved upper cabinet for storing books and ledgers, becoming a staple of refined domestic interiors.

These pieces typically utilise softwood carcases overlaid with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, often featuring dovetail drawer construction, solid brass hardware, and hand-cut glass panes.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber ageing, hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods in drawer linings, traditional joinery methods, and natural wear patterns on frequently touched surfaces.

Pairing a richly grained wood piece with neutral walls, minimalist surrounding decor, and contemporary lighting allows the historic craftsmanship to serve as a focal point without overwhelming the room.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically apply appropriate furniture wax while avoiding synthetic polishes or excessive moisture.
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